Put in place written contracts between your business partners if there are any missing

Conduct an intellectual property audit to ensure you have all the rights you need to run your business

Check the files of any projects that seem to have stalled to identify the hold up and consider what might be done to unblock the problem.

If you are in a dispute with someone already or if discussions have reached an impasse be the one who reaches out to suggest a meeting or a fresh approach to the problem – don’t forget the option of engaging a mediator or facilitator

Arrange to meet with collaborators regularly throughout your contracts to ensure you all know how each piece is progressing so that there are no nasty surprises

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